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Sharapova First Top Seed to Fall

By Chris SesnoJan 17th 2010 – 11:55PM

Despite a brief rain delay, we've seen the first major upset just three hours after the 2010 Australian Open action kicked off in Melbourne Sunday night (est). 14th-seeded Maria Sharapova fell to compatriot Maria Kirilenko 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-4, in a three-set thriller that saw Sharapova nearly battle back from double match...

Lakers' Sasha Vujacic and Maria Sharapova Might Be Dating

By Matt WatsonNov 6th 2009 – 4:30PM

It certainly doesn't suck to be Sasha Vujacic. After hitching his star to Kobe Bryant, he and the rest of his teammates became the envy of the NBA, helping the Lakers win their 15th championship in franchise history. And now? After reportedly hooking up with Maria Sharapova, he's become the envy of men, period. Before...

Sharapova Ousted at China Open

By FanHouse NewswireOct 7th 2009 – 2:59PM

BEIJING (AP) -- Maria Sharapova was eliminated from the China Open on Wednesday, losing to Peng Shuai of China 6-2, 6-4.Svetlana Kuznetsova moved into the quarterfinals by defeating Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine 6-3, 4-6, 6-0.Peng broke Sharapova twice in the first set, and again in the sixth game of the second. Sharapova...

Unseeded Sharapova Wins Pan Pacific

By FanHouse NewswireOct 3rd 2009 – 6:25PM

TOKYO (AP) -- Maria Sharapova won her first tournament since returning from a 10-month injury layoff when Jelena Jankovic retired because of an arm injury in the first set of the Toray Pan Pacific final SaturdaySharapova was up 5-2 at Ariake Colosseum when the seventh-seeded Serb took a timeout to have her right arm...

Sharapova, Jankovic Advance to Quarters at Pan Pacific Open

By FanHouse NewswireSep 30th 2009 – 10:55AM

TOKYO (AP) -- Maria Sharapova recovered from a slow start Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over compatriot Alisa Kleybanova.The former top-ranked Russian, who has been struggling since returning from a 10-month injury layoff, will face Iveta Benesova of the...

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Rafael Nadal Defeats Simone Bolelli In Quest For 7th French Open Title

May 29th 2012 - 01:00PM

Rafael Nadal began his quest for a record seventh French Open title in style, wearing a pink shirt and pink shoelaces.

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One Year After French Open Triumph, Li Na Is A Global Icon

May 28th 2012 - 10:21AM

Li Na was a relatively undistinguished 28-year-old tennis player before 2011.

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How Maria Sharapova Goes Sporty With Style

By Stylelist Apr 18th 2012 - 06:47PM

At just 17 years old, Maria Sharapova stormed the tennis scene by winning Wimbledon in 2004 and becoming the third youngest female to ever win the title.

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PHOTOS: Maria Sharapova Chops Off Her Signature Blonde Locks

By The Huffington Post Apr 18th 2012 - 09:46AM

Like many female tennis stars, Maria Sharapova is known not only for her skills on the court but for her stunning off-duty looks , too.

MariaSharapova News From the Web

  • 05/29/12 Easy starts for Nadal and Sharapova in Paris Source: GMA Rafa Nadal's campaign for a record seventh French Open title began with a straight-sets victory over outclassed Italian Simone Bolelli on Tuesday, while Maria Sharapova opened with a whitewash of Romanian Alexandra Cadantu.
  • 05/29/12 2012 Sexiest Sports Hotties...So Far No. 5-1: BR5 Source: Bleacher Report This is the moment you have all been waiting for folks, BR5's top five sports hotties of 2012.
  • 05/29/12 Sharapova eager to shed 'cow on ice' tag Source: DNA (Daily News & Analysis) Maria Sharapova once described her movement on clay as like a "cow on ice", but the Russian has now taken steps to shed that tag as she bids to complete her grand slam collection by winning a maiden French Open title.
  • 05/29/12 Shellshocked Serena sent packing Source: Sportal (New Zealand) France's Virginie Razzano has pulled off the biggest upset of the 2012 French Open so far late on Tuesday by eliminating favourite Serena Williams 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-3.
  • 05/29/12 Maria Sharapova in action Source: FOX Sports Day Three 2012+French+Open+-+Day+Three Tennis PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 29: Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates victory in her women's singles first round match against Alexandra Cadantu of Romania during day 3 of the French Open at Roland Garros on May 29, 2012 in Paris, France.

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